About Us

Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters Springfield, MO

Known as the "Grandaddy" of all outdoor stores, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World is the number one tourist destination in Missouri attracting four million families, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts every year. With more nearly 500,000 square-feet of immersive shopping fun, the Grandaddy offers visitors one of the largest assortments of outdoor gear, apparel and gifts under one roof. A number of additional conservation-based amenities make the campus unlike anywhere else including:

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium (coming soon) — the most immersive fish and wildlife attraction in the world with 1.5 million gallons of water and 35,000 live fish, reptiles, mammals and birds.

The National Archery Hall of Fame — a free gallery that seeks to preserve the sport's history and tradition with more than 1,500 artifacts including a handmade bow made by the Native American Apache leader Geronimo.

The NRA Sporting Arms Museum — a free museum that showcases the development and evolution of hunting arms in America from colonial times to today, home to the premier collection of sporting arms in the world.

John A and Genny Morris Conservation Education Center — a 50,000-square foot education center home to The Wonders of the Ozarks Learning Facility (WOLF) School, a comprehensive outdoor learning school that serves as a national model for outdoor education.

White River Conference Center — elaborate banquet spaces for special events with a signature wilderness atmosphere.

Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe — a full-service restaurant with a unique atmosphere inspired by American author and saltwater fishing legend Ernest Hemingway, an avid international sportsman and one of the pioneers of big game fishing.

Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid, Memphis, TN

Bass Pro Shops at the iconic Memphis Pyramid stands more than 300 feet tall with a visitor observation deck at its apex.

Step inside one of the most dynamic, immersive retail experiences in the world. In 2015 Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid opened in downtown Memphis. Located inside a massive transformed sports arena along the banks of the Mississippi River the icon is a national "must-see" experience for families and outdoor enthusiasts. In addition to a vast assortment of outdoor gear, the Pyramid includes a wilderness hotel called Big Cypress Lodge, nearly 600,000 gallons of water features, a cypress swamp with 100-foot-tall trees, the interactive Ducks Unlimited National Waterfowling Heritage Center, and The Lookout, a glass-floored cantilevering observation deck at the top of the 32-story steel Pyramid.

Bass Pro Shops: Your Adventure Starts Here

Founded in 1972 by avid young angler Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a leading national retailer of outdoor gear and apparel, with 100 stores and Tracker Marine Centers across North America. Johnny started the business with eight-square-feet of space in the back of his father's liquor store in Springfield, Mo., the company's sole location for the first 13 years of business.

Johnny's passion for the outdoors and his feel for the products and shopping experiences desired by outdoor enthusiasts helped transform the industry. Bass Pro Shops locations are more than just stores — they are true destination experiences that draw more than 120 million visitors annually. Each location is heavily customized to reflect the character of the region. In addition to giant aquariums teeming with live fish and extensive wildlife mounts and dioramas, many locations feature unique restaurants and ocean-themed bowling alleys.

White River Marine Group

In 1978, Johnny Morris revolutionized the marine industry when he introduced the world's first professionally rigged and nationally marketed boat, motor and trailer packages. Tracker quickly became and has remained the number one selling fishing boat brand in America for the last 37 years running.

Today White River Marine Group is the largest manufacturer of boats in the world by volume, manufacturing quality boats offering performance, innovation and value with world-class service so everyone can experience the joy of fishing and boating. White River offers an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading brands:

Big Cedar Lodge, America's Premier Wilderness Resort, Ridgedale, MO

Located in the heart of Missouri's Ozark Mountains, Big Cedar Lodge is America's premier wilderness resort. A passion of Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris, the 4,600-acre lakeside retreat connects families to the outdoors with a variety of nature-based experiences including fishing, boating, hiking, spa and wellness offerings. Signature attractions include Top of the Rock, home to world-class golf, dining, and entertainment; and Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a 10,000-acre nonprofit wildlife preserve. Named "Number One Resort in the Midwest" by the readers of Travel + Leisure, the resort offers genuine Ozarks hospitality and a convenient location just south of Branson. Last year the resort and related properties welcomed 1.4 million guests.

Our Conservation Impact

Guided by the visionary leadership of our founder and CEO Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is making a significant impact in on the future of conservation. More than 40 years after Johnny began helping people connect with nature through a tiny bait shop, our conservation mission is to inspire people to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors.

"The people of our company believe very strongly that the future of our industry, the sports we serve, and the sports we personally enjoy are absolutely more dependent upon our conservation efforts or how we manage our natural resources than anything else. It is far more important than any catalog we mail, any new store we open, or any new products our vendors create."

Key conservation initiatives include protecting wildlife and habitat, connecting kids and families to the outdoors and protecting sportsmen's rights through access and advocacy efforts. Together with thousands of passionate associates and 120 million annual customers, we're making a big impact.

Founder/CEO Johnny Morris launched The George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar Education Fund to bring more conservation, education, fishing and boating opportunities to Hispanic families with continued support from Bass Pro Shops.

100,000 kids caught a fish at Bass Pro Shops-sponsored events last year. We're helping to foster the next generation of outdoor stewards.

We partner with more than a dozen leading conservation organizations including Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and the Quality Deer Management Association to advance key conservation programs and initiatives. Bass Pro Shops supports our partners by hosting conservation events that raise millions of dollars, participating in education and promoting conservation through outreach and high-profile sponsorship opportunities.

Bass Pro Shops co-founded the National Fish Habitat Partnership. Since 2007, the partnership has completed nearly 600 projects spanning all 50 states, restoring nearly 27,000 acres and 1,560 miles of river ways.

Our Communities

We play an active role in the communities we serve including partnering with local conservation organizations, assisting in disaster relief efforts and supporting our military and veterans.

Bass Pro Shops has donated more than 200,000 products to youth-focused nonprofit organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and Boy Scouts of America in the past five years.We honor our brave men and women in uniform by offering monthly discount days, hosting donation drives with AmVets and USO and supporting more than a dozen local veterans groups. Veterans make up nearly ten percent of our workforce. 40,000 kids and families participate in free Bass Pro Shops Outdoor Days events each year.

Our Associates

Our associates are the heart and soul of Bass Pro Shops. We work together every day to support our customers and each other based on the essential values of respect, fairness and teamwork to accomplish great things. As a result, we have been voted by Forbes as one of "America's Best Employers."